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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 13 months later than the W570 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W570

 Fujifilm JX550 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W570 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W570

 Fujifilm JX550 W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the W570.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and W570.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony W570
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Sony W570
34
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W570
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $159